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Dr. Darel A. Butler graduated from Harvard University with a B.A. in biology, cum laude. He completed his medical degree and residency at the University of California, San Francisco. He contributed to the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine awarded to Dr. Stanley Prusiner for prions as well as worked in Paris in the laboratory of Dr. François Gros, the discovery of the main component of coronaviruses, mRNA, under the supervision of Dr. Dominique Lazar. He has numerous honors and accolades.

He is a general neurologist and treats headaches, seizures, epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease and other problems thinking or remembering, Parkinson's disease and other problems with movement, multiple sclerosis, weakness, numbness, pins and needles, tingling, neuropathy, and blackouts.

After graduating from the University of California at Berkeley with Honors, Dr. Kamayani Khare went on to medical school at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. She completed her intern year and neurology residency at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston. During her neurology residency, she served as a Chief Neurology Resident. She went on to complete 2 years of neurophysiology fellowship (focus in Epilepsy) at University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston and Houston Methodist Hospital, respectively.

After fellowship, Dr. Khare practiced general neurology (with interest in epilepsy) in private practice at Kelsey Seybold clinic and CHI/Baylor ST Luke’s Medical Center for 9+ years. She further expanded her clinical expertise and worked as a Neurohospitalist at UTHealth-The University of Texas Health Sciences Center. Her practice involved providing acute neurological care via Teleneurology to community hospitals and education for medical students and residents.

Dr. Khare is board certified by the American Academy of Psychiatry and Neurology in Adult neurology. As a general neurologist with a focus in epilepsy, she provides neurological consultations for patients with a wide variety of neurological disorders and is focused on education for the patient and their family members. This includes epilepsy (with extensive counseling including family members & including but not limited to patients planning pregnancy/during pregnancy), stroke/TIA, dementia syndromes (with extensive counseling/education for patients & family members), other cognitive/memory disorders, neck/back pain, tremor syndromes, neuropathy, headaches, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease.

Conditions treated:

• Epilepsy
• Cognitive/memory disorders including dementia syndromes
• Stroke/TIA
• Syncope/pre-syncope
• Spine disorders including neck/back pain and radiculopathies
• Neuropathy
• Tremor syndromes including essential tremors
• Migraines
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Parkinson’s disease

Procedures performed:

• EEG (routine and prolonged studies, adult and pediatric populations)

Kathleen Eberle, MD, is a neurologist at Houston Neurological Institute in Pasadena and Pearland, Texas. 

Dr. Eberle attended The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, where she graduated summa cum laude with a degree in physical therapy. As a physical therapist at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas, she gained extensive experience caring for patients with a wide variety of neurological conditions including those with back pain, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), and stroke.

With five years of experience as a physical therapist, Dr. Eberle entered medical school at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. She remained with Baylor College of Medicine for her neurology residency, where she served as chief resident. Dr. Eberle completed advanced training during her residency in electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies. Dr. Eberle is board certified by the American Academy of Psychiatry and Neurology in adult neurology.

Dr. Eberle provides neurological consultation for patients with a wide variety of neurological disorders including peripheral neuropathy, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, migraine headaches, dementia, and entrapment neuropathies such as carpal tunnel syndrome. She also cares for patients with sleep disorders including obstructive sleep apnea and restless legs syndrome.

Kenneth VanOwen, MD, is a neurologist at Houston Neurological Institute. He has appointments available at the practice's Pasadena and Pearland, Texas, locations.

Dr. VanOwen received his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas after graduating summa cum laude with his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Cincinnati. He completed his neurology residency and a neurophysiology fellowship at Indiana University.

Dr. VanOwen is a diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, a fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Dr. VanOwen has more than 10 years of patient care experience complemented by an academic and research background.

Dr. VanOwen provides general neurology care and performs EMGs, EEGs, sleep study consultations, and Botox® for neurological conditions such as migraine headaches and muscle spasms.

Priti Palvadi, MD, is a neurologist at Houston Neurological Institute in Pasadena and Pearland, Texas.

Dr. Priti Palvadi attended Gandhi Medical College in Hyderabad, India. She then completed her neurology residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas, serving as Chief Resident in her final year. She then worked as Assistant Professor at the Little Rock VA hospital as a general neurologist for seven years.

Following that, she completed her clinical neurophysiology fellowship at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston, specializing in diagnostic sleep medicine, EMG, and EEG. She practiced in Baytown and also trained in sleep medicine during this period.

Dr. Palvadi is board-certified by the American Academy of Psychiatry and Neurology in Adult neurology and in sleep medicine. Dr. Palvadi provides neurological consultation for patients with a wide variety of neurological disorders including epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke, migraines, dementia, neuropathies, and sleep disorders.

Kenneth VanOwen, MD, is a neurologist at Houston Neurological Institute. He has appointments available at the practice's Pasadena and Pearland, Texas, locations.

Dr. VanOwen received his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas after graduating summa cum laude with his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Cincinnati. He completed his neurology residency and a neurophysiology fellowship at Indiana University.

Dr. VanOwen is a diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, a fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Dr. VanOwen has more than 10 years of patient care experience complemented by an academic and research background.

Dr. VanOwen provides general neurology care and performs EMGs, EEGs, sleep study consultations, and Botox® for neurological conditions such as migraine headaches and muscle spasms.

Kathleen Eberle, MD, is a neurologist at Houston Neurological Institute in Pasadena and Pearland, Texas. 

Dr. Eberle attended The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, where she graduated summa cum laude with a degree in physical therapy. As a physical therapist at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas, she gained extensive experience caring for patients with a wide variety of neurological conditions including those with back pain, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), and stroke.

With five years of experience as a physical therapist, Dr. Eberle entered medical school at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. She remained with Baylor College of Medicine for her neurology residency, where she served as chief resident. Dr. Eberle completed advanced training during her residency in electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies. Dr. Eberle is board certified by the American Academy of Psychiatry and Neurology in adult neurology.

Dr. Eberle provides neurological consultation for patients with a wide variety of neurological disorders including peripheral neuropathy, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, migraine headaches, dementia, and entrapment neuropathies such as carpal tunnel syndrome. She also cares for patients with sleep disorders including obstructive sleep apnea and restless legs syndrome.

Priti Palvadi, MD, is a neurologist at Houston Neurological Institute in Pasadena and Pearland, Texas.

Dr. Priti Palvadi attended Gandhi Medical College in Hyderabad, India. She then completed her neurology residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas, serving as Chief Resident in her final year. She then worked as Assistant Professor at the Little Rock VA hospital as a general neurologist for seven years.

Following that, she completed her clinical neurophysiology fellowship at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston, specializing in diagnostic sleep medicine, EMG, and EEG. She practiced in Baytown and also trained in sleep medicine during this period.

Dr. Palvadi is board-certified by the American Academy of Psychiatry and Neurology in Adult neurology and in sleep medicine. Dr. Palvadi provides neurological consultation for patients with a wide variety of neurological disorders including epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke, migraines, dementia, neuropathies, and sleep disorders.

Dr. Darel A. Butler graduated from Harvard University with a B.A. in biology, cum laude. He completed his medical degree and residency at the University of California, San Francisco. He contributed to the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine awarded to Dr. Stanley Prusiner for prions as well as worked in Paris in the laboratory of Dr. François Gros, the discovery of the main component of coronaviruses, mRNA, under the supervision of Dr. Dominique Lazar. He has numerous honors and accolades.

He is a general neurologist and treats headaches, seizures, epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease and other problems thinking or remembering, Parkinson's disease and other problems with movement, multiple sclerosis, weakness, numbness, pins and needles, tingling, neuropathy, and blackouts.

After graduating from the University of California at Berkeley with Honors, Dr. Kamayani Khare went on to medical school at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. She completed her intern year and neurology residency at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston. During her neurology residency, she served as a Chief Neurology Resident. She went on to complete 2 years of neurophysiology fellowship (focus in Epilepsy) at University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston and Houston Methodist Hospital, respectively.

After fellowship, Dr. Khare practiced general neurology (with interest in epilepsy) in private practice at Kelsey Seybold clinic and CHI/Baylor ST Luke’s Medical Center for 9+ years. She further expanded her clinical expertise and worked as a Neurohospitalist at UTHealth-The University of Texas Health Sciences Center. Her practice involved providing acute neurological care via Teleneurology to community hospitals and education for medical students and residents.

Dr. Khare is board certified by the American Academy of Psychiatry and Neurology in Adult neurology. As a general neurologist with a focus in epilepsy, she provides neurological consultations for patients with a wide variety of neurological disorders and is focused on education for the patient and their family members. This includes epilepsy (with extensive counseling including family members & including but not limited to patients planning pregnancy/during pregnancy), stroke/TIA, dementia syndromes (with extensive counseling/education for patients & family members), other cognitive/memory disorders, neck/back pain, tremor syndromes, neuropathy, headaches, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease.

Conditions treated:

• Epilepsy
• Cognitive/memory disorders including dementia syndromes
• Stroke/TIA
• Syncope/pre-syncope
• Spine disorders including neck/back pain and radiculopathies
• Neuropathy
• Tremor syndromes including essential tremors
• Migraines
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Parkinson’s disease

Procedures performed:

• EEG (routine and prolonged studies, adult and pediatric populations)

Dr. Jontel Pierce is a board-certified neurologist who specializes in the treatment of various neurological disorders. She listens closely to her patients and aims to create personalized treatment plans catering to every individual’s specific needs. Dr. Pierce has years of experience treating a variety of neurological disorders. She has special interest and expertise in the treatment of headache disorders and concussion.

Paul Gill, M.D., grew up in Cypress, Texas and graduated from Jersey Village High School. Dr. Gill completed his residency in Neurology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, where he was chief resident in his last year. After graduating, he went on to serve as an Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, and established the university’s first satellite clinic in Edmond, OK which was an innovative and groundbreaking approach to the university’s ability to offer care to a broader segment of the population.  

In 2009, Dr. Gill returned to his hometown of Cypress, Texas, and established Gill Neuroscience. He also played a pivotal role in opening the North Cypress Medical Center’s premiere Stroke Center where he continues to serve as the stroke medical director. Dr. Gill has also been selected as the Chair of the Department of Neurosciences at North Cypress Medical Center-HCA. 

Throughout his practice, Dr. Gill continues to be involved in cutting edge clinical research trials and has had his work published in well regarded scientific journals. Dr. Gill uses state-of-the-art diagnostic technologies to analyze brain and nerve functions, ensuring patients receive a timely, and accurate assessment of their condition. 

Dr. Gill has received many accolades over the years, including being voted Best Neurologist in Cypress by Living Magazine for consecutive years. Dr. Gill is Board Certified in Neurology and is a member of American Academy of Neurology.

Dr. Jontel Pierce is a board-certified neurologist who specializes in the treatment of various neurological disorders. She listens closely to her patients and aims to create personalized treatment plans catering to every individual’s specific needs. Dr. Pierce has years of experience treating a variety of neurological disorders. She has special interest and expertise in the treatment of headache disorders and concussion.

Alicia R. Walls, M.D., is a board-certified pediatrician specializing in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and child development. She treats patients at THINK Neurology for Kids in Sugar Land, Texas. 

Dr. Walls majored in biology and psychology with a chemistry minor for her undergraduate studies at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, earning a Bachelor of Science. After graduating in 2006, she enrolled at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston to complete her medical degree. 

Dr. Walls undertook her residency in pediatrics at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and Memorial Hermann Children's Hospital from 2010-2013. She served as chief resident of the pediatric residency program for a further year and was awarded the Marnie Rose Award for being the most compassionate and dedicated resident. 

Dr. Walls worked as a primary care pediatrician with Town Center Pediatrics for eight years before joining THINK Neurology for Kids. She holds certification from the American Board of Pediatrics.

Dr. Walls loves spending time with her husband and two sons, both very active baseball players. If she’s not in the office, she can most likely be found at the ballpark. She also has a passion for traveling and has volunteered overseas, including in Africa and Sri Lanka. Dr. Walls enjoys scuba diving, running, and playing with her silly dog, Cocoa. 

Cristina R. Marchesano, M.D., is a board-certified pediatrician who has specialized expertise in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and child development. Dr. Marchesano diagnoses and treats patients at THINK Neurology for Kids, which has branches in The Woodlands, Katy, Sugar Land, and Austin, Texas.

Dr. Marchesano majored in biology and biochemistry, and molecular biology for her undergraduate studies at Houston Baptist University, earning a Bachelor of Science. After graduating in 2005, she enrolled at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston to complete her medical degree and was awarded the Annual Award for Excellence in Pediatrics in 2009.

Dr. Marchesano undertook her residency in pediatrics at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and Memorial Hermann Children's Hospital from 2009-2012 and served as chief resident of the pediatric residency program for a further year. She then joined THINK Neurology for Kids. Dr. Marchesano holds certification from the American Board of Pediatrics.

When she’s not devoting her time to young patients, Dr. Marchesano takes great pleasure in spending time with her husband and their two sons.

Dr. Oommen was born and raised in Houston, Texas. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Texas Tech University in 2011. He went on to receive his medical degree from the American University of Antigua College of Medicine in 2016.

Following graduation, Dr. Oommen completed a two-year residency in pediatrics and a combined three-year residency in adult and child neurology at the University of Texas at Houston in 2021. Upon completion, he pursued two years of fellowship training in epilepsy and surgical epilepsy planning.

Outside of work, Dr. Oommen enjoys spending time with his wife and newborn son, staying active by competing in various sports, and supporting his hometown teams.

Dr. Oommen is passionate about providing exceptional care to his patients and looks forward to welcoming both new and returning families to THINK Neurology for Kids.

Lorena Herbert, M.D. is a thoughtful and caring board-certified pediatric neurologist who takes care of young patients through THINK Virtual Health. Dr. Herbert was born and raised in Brazil and moved to Texas with her parents and younger brother when she was a teenager. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree at UT Austin and majored in human biology. After graduating, she enrolled at the McGovern Medical School in Houston to complete her medical degree. Following graduation, Dr. Herbert completed a two-year residency in pediatrics and a combined three years of residency in adult and child neurology at UT Southwestern in Dallas, Texas, and gained research experience in functional neurological disorders.

When not taking care of her patients, Dr. Herbert loves spending her time with her loving husband and her two boys.

Tammy DeLaGarza, FNP-C, provides expert care for children and young adults at THINK Neurology for Kids in Sugar Land, Texas. Tammy has been practicing as a certified family nurse practitioner since 2012, specializing in pediatric neurology and epilepsy.

Tammy studied for her Bachelor of Science in nursing at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), graduating in 2006. She completed her Master of Nursing Education at the University of Phoenix in 2008, followed by a Master of Healthcare Administration. In 2010, she returned to UTHealth to undertake her post-Master of Science in nursing with a family nurse practitioner focus.

Tammy gained considerable experience in her role as a nurse at the pediatric epilepsy monitoring unit at the Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital in The Woodlands, Texas. She has also worked as a nurse and a nurse practitioner for the pediatric neurology department at UTHealth. She is now delivering exceptional care to children at THINK Neurology for Kids.

Tammy is passionate about the value of education and aims to use her knowledge and experience to help her patients and colleagues. She lives in Houston, where she enjoys spending time with her three daughters and their two Dachshunds, who keep her well occupied.